Psychology

What do subliminal perception, snakes, and preschoolers have in common? They have all been either topics of study or populations studied by Hollins psychology students. Psychology majors gain a greater understanding of the human mind. They engage in critical thinking. They learn to organize information, solve problems, design experiments, use statistics, and write effectively.

Tracks

Psychology Major (B.A./B.S.)

Areas of study include child, clinical, cognitive, biological, social/personality, and general psychology.

Psychology Minor

Minors have the same opportunity as majors to complete an independent study of their choice. The courses you take prepare you for that research.

What You'll Learn

Outstanding Preparation

The professors in the psychology department encouraged me to strive for my best and explore all options available to me. The opportunities and guidance I had at Hollins led me to the profession I was born to do….I was fully prepared for the rigorous academics of graduate school.

Samantha Toney, M.A., Nova Southeastern University

A Strong Foundation in Research

The psychology professors at Hollins have been some of the most inspiring and influential people in my academic career. As wonderful researchers and teachers, the faculty allowed me to explore many hands-on research opportunities which gave me a solid foundation to build upon after Hollins.

Christen Somerville

Thinking Ahead to Grad School

After taking two psychology courses, I was convinced that I wanted to be a psychologist, and if that meant going to graduate school and getting a master’s or a doctorate, that’s what I was going to do.

Caitlin Kelley

Beyond the Classroom

Independent Research

Study areas of interest in depth

Internships

Work in a variety of organizations

Hollins Science Seminar

Present your research

Careers in Psychology

Some psychology majors choose graduate school after completing their undergraduate education. Others are eager to immediately start their careers. Psychology majors can work in many fields after graduation. Hollins psychology graduates have gone on to careers in:

Rehabilitation

Family counseling

Therapy with children

School psychology

Community relations

Research

Human resources

Advertising, TV, and other media

Achieve Your Goals

“The psychology department helped me realize my potential. Throughout my time at Hollins I was able to work on three different research projects and present two of those at the annual Southeastern Psychology Association conference.”